Overview
Leukemia is cancer of the blood. It begins in the bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. In leukemia, there are too many underdeveloped cells in the blood and bone marrow. These crowd out normal, healthy blood cells that the body needs.
Acute myelogenous leukemia, or AML, is one of the most common kinds of childhood leukemia. AML can arise from several different types of early blood cells, including those that develop into white blood cells, red blood cells or platelets.
The medical team at Seattle Children's, an SCCA parent organization, has a long history of successfully caring for children and teens who have leukemia.
Cancer Care Success Rates
Read about Seattle Children's success rates for treating pediatric cancers.
If your child's condition requires a bone-marrow transplant, you should know that the Fred Hutchinson Transplant program at SCCA was ranked first in outcomes in a four-year study by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) that measured one-year survival rates of patients among 122 transplant centers in the United States. The Hutchinson Center pioneered the use of bone-marrow transplants as a treatment for blood diseases over 40 years ago. Since then thousands of patients with leukemia have come from around the world to receive bone-marrow transplants at SCCA. Bone-marrow transplants have transformed leukemia and related cancers, once thought incurable, into highly treatable diseases with survival rates as high as 80 percent.
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Facts
Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia, how it is diagnosed and how its stages are determined.Treatment Options
Children with cancer are treated by the medical team at Seattle Children's, a Seattle Cancer Care Alliance parent organization.Our Doctors
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and faculty from UW Medicine and Seattle Children's. They are the best of the best who work as a team to care for people with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.Our Expertise
SCCA is a comprehensive treatment center that provides the latest therapies with compassionate support. Our renowned specialists from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children's are working together to improve quality of life and conquer acute myelogenous leukemia.Talking With Your Child About Cancer
Serious illness, like cancer and all the emotions that come with it, can leave even the most skilled parents searching for words. Social worker Fred Wilkinson and child life specialist Katy Tenhulzen offer suggestions.Questions to Ask Your Child's Doctor
From the time your child begins receiving care through Seattle Children's and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, you can expect the health-care team to talk you through each step of the way.What to Expect
Receiving a diagnosis for acute myelogenous leukemia leads to many questions. At Seattle Children's and SCCA, someone will always be there to help with any questions you have. Our physicians and staff know that the family is an integral part of the care team. You can expect compassionate care and unwavering support during your child's treatment.Participate in a Study
As world-class treatment centers, Seattle Children's and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance provide patients with the best and most current therapies available. Clinical studies bring promising new treatments to patients faster. Over 50 percent of children with cancer participate in clinical studies. The opportunity to be treated in a study means your child will receive the very latest treatment under the supervision of the most qualified and dedicated physicians.Patient Support & Housing
Because treatment for acute myelogenous leukemia isn't easy, special support for patients is essential. Seattle Children's and SCCA have several programs, classes, and services to assist patients and their families.Patient Stories
Read about amazing people who have gone through treatment for cancer at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.Resources
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about acute myelogenous leukemia makes gathering information easy.News
Cancer treatment is always improving as researchers learn more about its causes and ways to prevent it. Read the latest news about research findings and medical breakthroughs here.Definitions
Understanding medical terminology is the first step to understanding what your disease is all about and the treatment options you are facing.Teen Zone
Information for teenagers who have cancer because the the needs of teens are different from those of younger children or even adults.
Bone Marrow Transplant
Find out why SCCA is the best place for bone marrow transplantation.
Find out why SCCA is the best place for bone marrow transplantation.
Children and Clinical Studies
Learn why half of all American children with cancer take part in a study.
Map & Directions
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.